Intestinal atresia and agenesis of the gallbladder in 2 siblings

Giorgio Stefanutti; Piergiorgio Gamba; Paola Midrio

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.068

Intestinal atresia and agenesis of the gallbladder in 2 siblings

J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Aug;41(8):e31-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.068.

Authors

Giorgio Stefanutti¹, Piergiorgio Gamba, Paola Midrio

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Padova, Padova 35128, Italy.

PMID: 16863834
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.068

Abstract

Intestinal atresia and gallbladder agenesis are rare congenital malformations usually presenting as isolated and sporadic. We present and discuss the case of 2 sisters affected by a previously unreported association of these 2 anomalies.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Duodenal Obstruction / congenital*
Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
Female
Gallbladder / abnormalities*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Atresia / complications
Intestinal Atresia / surgery*
Intestinal Obstruction / congenital
Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
Reoperation